Ride
Wondermints Lyrics


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Free as a flower
Leaning off the edge of the earth
Breathe in the hour
Take a chance for all that it's worth

All wound up and ready to go for a spin
All wound up and waiting for love to begin
Wheels are spinning out of control
We're on a technicolor motor ride
Weavin' in and out of my soul
We're on a magic roller coaster ride

I know we'll never get to heaven
Let's go for a ride, I'll take you somewhere
We're rollin' on a technicolor motor ride

Blue is the sky
Light's perfect for a Kodachrome still
Ruby red smile
Looks good enough for Mr. DeMille
Let me show you
All the sights and sounds of an alternate world
Wrong is right out there for a boy and a girl

Wheels are spinning out of control
We're on a technicolor motor ride
Weavin' in and out of my soul
Just like a magic roller coaster ride

I know we'll never, never, ever
Let's go for a ride, I'll take you somewhere
We're rollin' on a technicolor motor ride

Wheels are spinning out of control
We're on a technicolor motor ride
Weavin' in and out of my soul
Just like a California coaster ride

I know we'll never be together
But don't know know




I might take you somewhere
We're rollin' on a technicolor motor ride

Overall Meaning

The song "Ride" by Wondermints is about living in the moment, taking risks and experiencing life to the fullest. The opening lines "Free as a flower, leaning off the edge of the earth, breathe in the hour, take a chance for all that it's worth" suggest the urge to break free from the monotony of life and enjoy an exhilarating ride. The lyrics describe a sense of adventure and excitement, where the singer is ready to go for a spin and waiting for love to begin. The chorus highlights the feeling of being on a "technicolor motor ride" that is out of control, like a "magic roller coaster ride" that weaves in and out of the soul.


The theme of duality is evident in the lyrics, as the singer talks about an alternate world where "wrong is right out there for a boy and a girl." The use of colors such as blue for the sky, ruby red for the smile, and "Kodachrome still" invoke images of a vivid and dream-like landscape. The lyrics reflect a yearning for something more than the mundane, a desire to explore the unknown and embrace life in all its colors.


Overall, "Ride" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages listeners to seize the moment, let go of their inhibitions and take a ride into the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

Free as a flower
Feeling completely liberated and unburdened, possibly akin to the freedom of a flower with no attachments or restraints.


Leaning off the edge of the earth
Metaphorically exploring the unfamiliar and unknown parts of the world, sticking one's neck out to experience something new and exciting.


Breathe in the hour
Taking advantage of the present moment and all that it has to offer, living life to the fullest and breathing in every second without hesitation.


Take a chance for all that it's worth
Opportunities should never be missed, and one should go all-in when presented with a chance to experience something new or different.


All wound up and ready to go for a spin
Feeling eager and prepared for adventure, ready to take on whatever life throws one's way.


All wound up and waiting for love to begin
Hopeful and optimistic about finding love, eagerly anticipating the moment when it begins to blossom.


Wheels are spinning out of control
Life is unpredictable and can take unexpected turns, like a car going out of control and spinning dangerously.


We're on a technicolor motor ride
Life is vivid and full of color, and it can often feel like a wild and thrilling ride as we experience all that it has to offer.


Weavin' in and out of my soul
Life's ups and downs can have a profound effect on a person's innermost thoughts and emotions, weaving in and out of their soul like a rollercoaster ride.


I know we'll never get to heaven
Acknowledging that perfection and absolute bliss may be impossible to achieve during one's lifetime.


Let's go for a ride, I'll take you somewhere
Inviting someone to join in on the adventure, offering to take them along to explore new and exciting places.


Blue is the sky
Describing a beautiful and clear sky on a perfect day, a peaceful and calming sight.


Light's perfect for a Kodachrome still
The lighting conditions are perfect for capturing an idyllic and picturesque moment, like a still photograph on Kodachrome film.


Ruby red smile
A bright and joyful smile that is as precious and valuable as a ruby gemstone.


Looks good enough for Mr. DeMille
Referring to famed film director Cecil B. DeMille, suggesting that the smile is so beautiful and cinematic that it could appear in one of his films.


Let me show you
Offering to share one's experiences and insights with another person, eager to bring them along on the adventure.


All the sights and sounds of an alternate world
Describing a world that is different from the norm or expected, full of interesting and unique sights and sounds to behold.


Wrong is right out there for a boy and a girl
Implying that sometimes doing something unconventional or considered 'wrong' can actually be the right choice, especially when it comes to love and relationships.


Just like a California coaster ride
Referring to the famous rollercoaster rides in California, suggesting that life can feel like a thrilling and wild ride with unexpected twists and turns.


I know we'll never be together
Likely referring to the idea that two people will never fully understand each other or be able to experience everything side by side.


But don't you know, I might take you somewhere
Offering a glimmer of hope and an invitation to explore the world and all its possibilities together.




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Comments from YouTube:

Dave Stephens

I can't begin to tell you how this album changed my life......love you guys from the UK....xx

Derrick W

This is a beautiful song they did with Brian's help ! It should have been a Beach Boys song .

Les Goe

Sounds like a lost track from The Beach Boys' "Carl and the Passions". And I mean that as a compliment.

Rich McMickle

Carl Wilson would be proud!

Home Room Records

The best!

Derrick W

Nicky Wonder ( Walusko ) RIP , 8/7/2019

BlueEyes 1970

Nice amalgam of the Beach Boy's "Long Promised Road" and "Marcella". If only I had the payola money to force songs like this on corporate radio instead of the AutoTuned sewage that dominates instead...

ericebryan

@barney906 That's right it borrows partly from Feel Flows.

barney906

I'd say it was more "Feel Flows" than LPR

nick rivers

here's Brian Wilson singing backing vocals

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